Matthew M.
Matthew M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Life is just better when there is dogs involved.
I have had dogs in my life since I was 8 years old. Growing up back home we had Jasper and Rosie running round the house day and night, and they were just the best companions to grow up with. I’ve been with them from their first pee outside to jaspers last walk on the beach and as I’ve said life is just better with dogs involved. Now living up in Belfast my home is very quiet without a 4 legged friend. I am unfortunately not in the position to own a dog out right yet so I feel this is the perfect medium. I work from home 5 days a week, love going for lunch time and evening walks, and just love giving dogs the attention they need and deserve for being the best animals on the planet.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matthew was superb and his communication was fantastic. It’s really reassuring knowing Wrigley was getting minded by Matthew as he was great with him as he provided us with updates. I don’t think Wrigley wanted to leave! I’d definitely recommend Matthew to anyone who is looking for their dog to be looked after!
Yoda had a great overnight stay with Matthew and Jenna. From the moment he arrived, he was happy to be there and barely batted an eyelid when I left. I got loads of updates of Yoda curled up and relaxing as well as on a walk. During his stay, Yoda unfortunately developed some stomach issues which Matthew and Jenna dealt with really proactively - making contact with my vet to bring him for a second opinion and keeping me in the loop. This provided me great reassurance that he was in safe hands and helped put my mind at ease. Yoda was happy and content when I arrived to collect him but also not rushing out the door which is a sign of a great stay. I'll certainly be booking again and would recommend to other pet parents!
Matthew and Jenna were absolutely fantastic with Rí. Communication before and during his visit was fantastic and I was kept up to date with all his activities- Rí made plenty of visits to the beach which is his favourite! They really treated him like their own and Rí was very happy with them, and sad to leave them. He’ll definitely be back ☺️
Fantastic from start to finish. Matthew helped us on short notice and we had a little meet before hand which was great. Looked after our dog for 5 nights with regular updates. A real relief to have our dog in safe and loving hands. 10/10
Matthew took great care of Pancho as always.
Matthew M. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
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Schedule
So as I said I work from home 5 days a week. This also involves shift work but I know my shifts about 2 months week in advance so we can try make it work whatever the situation. As I said working from home I always try to get out lunch so I don’t get cabin fever so I can guarantee a dog walk every lunch time and plenty of pee breaks to get me away from my desk. I have football Tuesday Thursday evenings that take me out of the house for about 3 hours between 7 and 10pm, and I do enjoy going to the gym on other evenings for 1-2 hours. Again if looking after one of your 4 legged friends I will make sure my schedule fits around them to give them the best care.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
So both the front and back of the house are gated and closed in, however I wouldn’t be keeping your dog outside. They will be in the house the whole time and only outside for toilet breaks.
A typical day
Typical day back home when I had my dogs was up between 7 and 730, get their breakfast and morning walk in till about 830. Back home start my work day, toilet break for the pups at 11/11:30 then when I get lunch between 12 and 1, out into the park for a 10/15 minute run about. Then again another wee toilet break around 3/330, dinner time around 5/6 then out for another walk then it’s sleepy time beside the fire while I chill out.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeMatthew can host up to 1 pet per night
- Just anything you feel is important, their habits, their likes, their dislikes. Anything that will make your dog happy and comfortable while they are on their holidays with me